lackadaisi Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 How about you attend the picnic, Don? We'll make sure that the newbies don't tear your clothes off for souvenirs. ;-DOr, if you prefer, I bet we could convince some to do exactly that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted May 25, 2007 Author Share Posted May 25, 2007 May be exceptionally healthy- a la my flaxbread foccacia . . . Or maybe home-made pita chips? You make your foccacia and pita breads without baking them in an oven? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smita Nordwall Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 So sorry for the late entry. Drone and I will be there. I will bring Bloody Mary gazpacho and possibly crepes for dessert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 oh yeah - more cheese! and something fruitish! I was figuring on bringing some berries/fruit if people wanted it with cheesecake, so I'll bring more than I was planning. Depending on how my timing works, I might bring some kind of bread product to put bacon on. And I'll bring some beer too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngfood Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 Sorry to miss it, but I will be in Northern California celebrating having completed law school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayrae Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 I'm still coming, and still don't know what I'm bringing... I WILL bring some bacon and I'll work on something to satisfy the chocolate/cheese/fruit/roasted bird requests (not all in one dish!) (Although I could do mole chicken, that could cover the bird and chocolate...hrm...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettashley01 Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 You make your foccacia and pita breads without baking them in an oven? It's a much less precise science than roasting a chicken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smita Nordwall Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 Oh yeah, bacon. I can try and pick up some buckboard bacon at my Vienna market to add to the tasting table, unless someone else is already bringing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol_ironstomach Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 I believe ol_ironstomach is taking care of the bacon grilling logistics. Yep, the griddle is taken care of (with additional assistance provided by JPW Family Logistics). I gave it a test drive today on the camp stove, and it passed with flying colors. After which I sat down to a plate of bacon 'n sliders for lunch Shoulda snarfed one of these years ago, actually. I'm digging the grease gutter and can holder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 It's a much less precise science than roasting a chicken. Your joking, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 Cancel the Tomato Aspic. It won't hold up in this heat, nor will the mayo accompaniment, which is de riguer. We will be bringing beer and wine, along with the cake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 I'm bringing a trio of homemade wild fruit preserves: mulberry, Queen Anne cherry (picked this morning), and crabapple-mint to go with the lamb. All made from wild berries and fruit foraged in Battery Kemble Park. Fresh fava bean mousse (assuming I can find fresh favas again late next week). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legant Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 I'll bring BLT fixins (lettuce, tomatoes and whole wheat toast). WARNING: I will be bringing Miracle Whip. Bacon: In addition to hoping we get more bacon for sampling, maybe someone(s) can also bring BLT fixins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidsdc Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 I'll bring BLT fixins (lettuce, tomatoes and whole wheat toast). WARNING: I will be bringing Miracle Whip. I'm a mayo girl with BLT's, so I'll bring the mayo (Hellman's Canola) I'm also a maple syrup/bacon lover, but I'm not sure there are too many others who eat that combo...what else do we still need? I'll be able to review and put my thinking cap on tomorrow, since my weekend has been full with family birthday celebrations. I'm excited to finally get to go to Four Sisters later today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 I'm also a maple syrup/bacon lover, but I'm not sure there are too many others who eat that comboI like syrup both with bacon and sausage, for what it's worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkduggins Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 I'll bring BLT fixins (lettuce, tomatoes and whole wheat toast). WARNING: I will be bringing Miracle Whip. Ah, a girl after my own heart. BLT's always meant Miracle Whip in my house, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Blume Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 My TBD vegetable dish is an escarole pie, the principal ingredient local food grown by a vegan. Dish not even vegetarian, though the amount and size of animals to be incorporated are both small. Brett: Sorry, it contains pine nuts, but I've been able to feed them to the son of a friend with multiple allergies since they're not in the same category as (most ?) tree nuts. Please ascertain whether or not you're able to eat them. I can always bring a little of the filling in a separate container for you to stuff into pita bread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilaine Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 Fried chicken. Or, rather, several fried chickens. Home fried, of course. I will probably attempt to duplicate my grand mother's recipe, removing the skin off every piece but the legs, soaking in buttermilk overnight, then dipping in a mixture of evaporated milk and egg, dredging in seasoned flour, and letting the pieces rest in the refrigerator until the flour has dried, then frying in peanut oil the night before, and chilling in the refrigerator overnight. This is ideal for a picnic because you can fry several chickens in advance and they are easy to transport. We are also exploring an alternative, bringing the Texas smoker and a little pig -- but not sure where to find a little pig in time. OTOH, would it be too hot for roast pig? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 Fried chicken. Or, rather, several fried chickens. Home fried, of course.I will probably attempt to duplicate my grand mother's recipe, removing the skin off every piece but the legs, soaking in buttermilk overnight, then dipping in a mixture of evaporated milk and egg, dredging in seasoned flour, and letting the pieces rest in the refrigerator until the flour has dried, then frying in peanut oil the night before, and chilling in the refrigerator overnight. Now I am exceptionally sorry that I won't be able to be there. Please consider posting the recipe... please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halloween Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Fried chicken. Or, rather, several fried chickens. Home fried, of course.I will probably attempt to duplicate my grand mother's recipe, removing the skin off every piece but the legs, soaking in buttermilk overnight, then dipping in a mixture of evaporated milk and egg, dredging in seasoned flour, and letting the pieces rest in the refrigerator until the flour has dried, then frying in peanut oil the night before, and chilling in the refrigerator overnight. This is ideal for a picnic because you can fry several chickens in advance and they are easy to transport. We are also exploring an alternative, bringing the Texas smoker and a little pig -- but not sure where to find a little pig in time. OTOH, would it be too hot for roast pig? You're killing me. Please, stop. I will be in Chicago on June 3, 2007. I bought my ticket (to attend my goddaughter's graduation) before the picnic date was announced. I am scheduled to return to dc at 7 pm on the 3rd. Are you really going to make me change my ticket or fly stand by? The graduation is on Friday and the big party is on Saturday (yes, I am rationalizing), so I won't be mssing anything. I was deeply committed to my plans until I read this post. Now, the gloves are off, and I will have to reconsider my approach. Damn website! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DameEdna Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 The Alternative Picnic (or whatever) is waiting to be organized (for another day). So many people can't do June 3rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 You're killing me. Please, stop. I will be in Chicago on June 3, 2007. I bought my ticket (to attend my goddaughter's graduation) before the picnic date was announced. I am scheduled to return to dc at 7 pm on the 3rd. Are you really going to make me change my ticket or fly stand by? The graduation is on Friday and the big party is on Saturday (yes, I am rationalizing), so I won't be mssing anything. I was deeply committed to my plans until I read this post. Now, the gloves are off, and I will have to reconsider my approach. Damn website!Monique, it's just a picnic. The most exciting thing that happened at the last one was when you were injured and had to go to the hospital. There will be others. Yes, I'll miss you; but, I know where you LIVE!!! Enjoy your family while you can. Sermon over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legant Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Uhmm... what time are you arriving? Fried chicken. Or, rather, several fried chickens. Home fried, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Dammm Girl, and I bought a needle and thread that I wanted to try to use this year. You will be missed! You're killing me. Please, stop. I will be in Chicago on June 3, 2007. I bought my ticket (to attend my goddaughter's graduation) before the picnic date was announced. I am scheduled to return to dc at 7 pm on the 3rd. Are you really going to make me change my ticket or fly stand by? The graduation is on Friday and the big party is on Saturday (yes, I am rationalizing), so I won't be mssing anything. I was deeply committed to my plans until I read this post. Now, the gloves are off, and I will have to reconsider my approach. Damn website! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm chen Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Dammit, I'm going to have to drop out. Why didn't anyone explain to me that scheduling a wedding and selling a house in the same month would be time-consuming? Sorry I'll miss all the fun/food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted May 29, 2007 Author Share Posted May 29, 2007 Currently we have the following who have let us know they are coming: agm +1 (or +2?) Anna Blume Barbara bbq4me +1 Black Sheep +2 bookluvingbabe +1 (tentative) brettashley01 cjsadler clayrae crackers +4 CrescentFresh Crackpot Gourmet cucas87 DameEdna DanielK +1 Demvtr +2 Drone Escoffier ferment everything +2 Grover Gubeen ICD +3 Ilaine (+3?) Jacques Gastreaux +1 Joe H (+1?) JPW +1 ladi kai lemoni laniloa legant +4 LuvTeddyBears8 (+1?) mdt melgold +1 mhberk +1 mktye+1 mushman Nutty Buddy ol_ironstomach Pat +1 Paula Pete Raisa +5 Rkduggins Rvanrens +1.5 (+?) Scott Johntson +2 sparky.com SquidsDC Starfish StephenB synaesthesia thistle +3 Tripewriter tweaked txaggie Walrus Zoramargolis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 I am now plus two. In addition to the Veggie dishes and the eggs, I will bring some wine, and some diet coke, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 We're in, and we're bringing the kids. If I don't have time to do the quiche then we'll bring something else. I'll surprise you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweaked Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 I can bring a small camping charcoal grill if it is needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Blume Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Is anyone bringing: watermelon (sorry to say this, but), slickers and umbrellas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Is anyone bringing...slickers and umbrellas? We ordered up a sunny day, just like the previous picnics. Just in case, the pavilion is covered, and I have a 12'x12' folding awning/tent that I can bring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted May 29, 2007 Author Share Posted May 29, 2007 Is anyone bringing:watermelonCucas87's Mojito Salad is watermelon-based. And very, very tasty.We're having a picnic on Sunday. If you want to bring rain gear, by all means toss it in the car along with the sunscreen. That will only ensure the rains stays away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 I've been checking the weather forecast too, because if it's not super hot, I'm thinking of bringing some brownies too. They're fabulous layered frosted brownies (avec alcohol) but don't hold up too well in extreme heat. Trying to keep them on ice at the picnic might be a bit too tricky . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hm212 Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 I am sorry but it looks like I am not going to make it to the picnic. I had two kid things come up that will tie up the morning and late afternoon. I am trying to figure out how to get from MC to Ft Hunt in record time, so I could stop by for an hour or two in the early afternoon. It is not looking good though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 I've been checking the weather forecast too, because if it's not super hot, I'm thinking of bringing some brownies too. They're fabulous layered frosted brownies (avec alcohol) but don't hold up too well in extreme heat. Trying to keep them on ice at the picnic might be a bit too tricky . I'm bringing my kids. Brownies won't last long enough to melt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettashley01 Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Was thinking of bring watermelon or some sort of fruit salad (yummy yummy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 I'm bringing my kids.Brownies won't last long enough to melt. These have some alcohol in the frosting, though I have no way of quantfying what the net effect is over a whole pan of brownies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 I am sorry but it looks like I am not going to make it to the picnic. I had two kid things come up that will tie up the morning and late afternoon.I am trying to figure out how to get from MC to Ft Hunt in record time, so I could stop by for an hour or two in the early afternoon. It is not looking good though. As you well know, I look forward to you bringing your girls to these things. They are so very lovely and I get a real kick at seeing them "age." Thus sayeth somebody without children of my own. Sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 By my estimation, 901 people have registered as new members in the last year. 901! And only three of you have signed up to join us at the picnic (Rkduggins, synaesthesia and Nutty Buddy being the three intrepid ones.) I don't think that Nutty Buddy really counts. As you well know, I look forward to you bringing your girls to these things. They are so very lovely and I get a real kick at seeing them "age." Thus sayeth somebody without children of my own. Sigh.Barbara, you're always welcome to borrow mine for a while. I'll be bringing a couple of bottles from yesterday's Virginia wine tasting marathon. And some random beers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted May 30, 2007 Author Share Posted May 30, 2007 Bump. Below is our current picnic list. drinks: Remember, if you plan to drink wine or beer, please bring a contribution of same or similar. Some people are bringing water, but feel free to also bring your own water bottle. gaps: We're still light on chocolate cheeses and pies, but given how much bacon will be grilling, I suppose we'll survive. Anything else anyone can think of??? labels: In order make things go more smoothly for us by having printed food labels ready to put on the dishes, please post in this thread by noon on Friday that you'll be coming and what you plan to bring. Otherwise, we'll have blank labels for you, or you can make up your own. If your dish has any non-obvious ingredients that might be an issue for medical or other reasons (e.g. nuts, alcohol, meat, eggs) please consider noting that to Goldenticket or adding it to your label. supplies: Paper goods, cutlery, etc. are taken care of already. I'm hoping to have fewer leftover paper goods to bring home than I came with. For a change. Right now, for instance, we have about 1,000 napkins and 300 forks! If you have last minute questions, feel free to post them in this thread or PM me or Scott Johnston. 1.Beverages Wine Barbara JPW - Virginia wine Melgold Scott Johnston Starfish txaggie/cjsadler Walrus - red wine ZoraMargolis Beer Barbara Crackers Ol_Ironstomach Pat Tweaked JPW ICD: Belgian beer- Hoegarten or Leffe blonde. Home Brew ferment everything mdt - keg of mild Non-Alcoholic Anna Blume: concentrated syrup cucas87: water Danielk: soda laniloa legant: water rvanrens: water Scott Johnston: Diet Coke Other: Jacques Gastreaux: [evil] Martian Pig Slop from Hell sparkycom: potent potables 2. Appetizers, Salads and Condiments BrettAshley01: watermelon or fruit salad clayrae: chilled fruit soup Crackpot Gourmet: Bloody Mary gazpacho cucas87: mojito salad (vegan but alcoholic) ferment everything: homemade gouda Grover: Inari sushi legant: Miracle Whip (for bacon tasting) mhberk: Famous blackened chicken salad mushman: Greet cucumber salad Pat: farro salad with tomatoes and herbs rkduggins: sage potato salad (vegan) rkduggins: corn and wild rice salad (contains chicken stock) Scott Johnston: deviled eggs SquidsDC: spicy cole slaw, mayonnaise, maple syrup (for bacon tasting) StephenB: deviled eggs ZoraMargolis: mulberry, Queen Anne cherry, and crabapple-mint preserves 3. Meat and Main Courses (non-vegan/non-vegetarian) AGM: a lamb bbq4me: ribs ICD: Cuban picadillo Ilaine: grandmother's fried chicken or smoked piglet Jacques Gastreaux: smoked pork butt legant: ribs rvanrens: some kind of meat squidsDC: marinated chicken pieces Thistle: NC style Boston butt Tweaked: blood sausage 4. Vegetable Dishes Anna Blume: escarole pie with pine nuts demvtr: vegetable dish TBD holdtheline: vegetable dish TBD – maybe mushroom duxelles sandwiches jm chen: vegetable side dish TBD melgold: pasta frittata with veggies and cheese Scott Johnston: vegetable dish TBD ZoraMargolis: fresh fava bean mousse 5. Baked Goods and Desserts Barbara: Michel Richard's chocolate mousse dome cake BrettAshley01: crackers or pita chips cjsaddler / txaggie: mini hot pepper jelly and cream cheese biscuits. Crackpot Gourmet: crepes (?) cucas87: some kind of light dessert ICD: buns for Cuban picadillo jm chen: coconut turnovers mktye: assorted baked goods Pat: cheesecake, berries, loaf of white bread, creme de menthe brownies Paula: cupcakes, cookies (?) RaisaB: TBD (or hohos and little debbies) sparkycom: gougeres Thistle: poundcake Tweaked: madelines txaggie/cjsaddler: cookies 6. bacon-tasting clayrae - Trader Joes assortment crackers: Neopol Smokery organic fruitwood smoked bacon (nitrate free/low sodium) Crackpot Gourmet: buckboard bacon ferment everything JPW legant: scrapple, tomatoes, lettuce, wheat toast Ol_Ironstomach Pat: Whole Foods and also turkey bacon Pete/Paula: Wegmans Walrus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 The Dome Cake is filled with Chocolate Mousse and frosted with Chocolate Ganache. Just so's ya know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 The Shorters will not be there after all. Have fun, everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICD Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 ICD+3 If this were radio,I'd be a long-time listener, but infrequent caller to donrockwell.com. To get past this newbieness, my wife and I as well as our two children will attend the picnic. We'll bring Cuban picadillo and the not so traditional hamburger buns to serve it with. Also some Belgian beer, either Hoegarten or Leffe blonde. Ignacio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 I'll bring a few bottles of wine, also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterriffs Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 i think I may tag along with Eric (ferment everything) and bring the lady as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 I am now +1, not +3. My wife will be taking the 7-year-old to a birthday party that afternoon, so I will be bringing only the 9-year-old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettashley01 Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Is anyone bringing pets? (I lurrrrve doggies!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted May 31, 2007 Author Share Posted May 31, 2007 Please take a moment to review the Picnic Do's and Don'ts. DON'T bring your pets. We have hearty appetites and hot grills and we'd hate to make a drunken mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol_ironstomach Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 I haven't been able to make time for a run up to Baltimore recently, so I won't be bringing bacon from Neopol, only from Benton's. If somebody else would like to secure some from Neopol, please feel free The Benton's, incidentally, makes one heckuva BLT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidsdc Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 I will be bringing a spicy (not too) vinegar based cole slaw, and marinated chicken somethings (haven't decided yet on wings, drummettes or tenders) in addition to the mayo and syrup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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